College Administrator in Dartford

Are you a conscientious and hard-working individual?

Do you work with a high level of professionalism in everything that you do?

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie has a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint a College Administrator to join us from September 2024.

Our successful candidate will take responsibility for their college and work predominantly in this area.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for many members of the school and work closely alongside the college leadership team which consists of pastoral support, Assistant Head of College and Head of College.

Applicants should be professional, personable and committed to providing an excellent service on behalf of the school and wider Trust, and above all else our appointed candidate will have a positive work ethic and can-do attitude.

If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, we'd love to hear from you!

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Working with us:  Hugh Christie School has recently become part of the Leigh Academy Trust and we look forward to exciting times ahead with wonderful opportunities it will bring for our staff and students.

Following the academisation, the School is now known as Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. 

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie offers a broad curriculum designed to cater to the diverse needs and interests of its students.

From traditional subjects like English, mathematics, and science to vocational courses and extracurricular activities, the academy strives to provide a comprehensive education that prepares students for success in further education, employment, and life beyond school.

Beyond academics, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie places a significant emphasis on personal development and character education.

Through its pastoral care system, the academy supports students in their social, emotional, and personal growth, fostering a positive and inclusive school culture.

The academy also prides itself on its strong sense of community and engagement with parents, carers, and the wider community.

Through various initiatives and partnerships, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie seeks to enrich the educational experience of its students and contribute positively to the local area.

In summary, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a thriving secondary school committed to academic excellence, personal development, and community engagement.

With a rich history and a dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals, it continues to provide a supportive and inspiring environment for its students to thrive and succeed.

to view our website and learn more about Leigh Academy Hugh Christie.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust:  As of 1st April 2024, our Trust comprises 32 geographically organised academies (16 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 20,000 students and employing 3,000 talented staff.

Nearly 40% of our academies are judged outstanding overall by Ofsted, versus 15% nationally.

The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway.

In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. 

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust.

This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together.

You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Our commitment to safeguarding:  Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity : As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date.

Applicants will be notified of this where possible. 

Therefore, early applications are encouraged.